What kind of at-home leg exercises are there?

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Body weight exercises, including lunges, squats, deadlifts, bridges and wall sits, strengthen the major muscles of the legs and can be done easily at home. Stretching exercises, such as yoga poses like Warrior III can also help strengthen the legs, states Health.com. Intermediate or advanced exercisers may find they need to make these moves harder by holding weights to challenge themselves and continue to see results.

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When performing lunges focus on bending the back leg and trying to get the knee as close to the ground as possible. Keeping the legs slightly apart can make it easier to find the balance of the pose. Keep the chest elevated and the eyes looking straight ahead.

There are many varieties of squats, but all should be performed with the chest and head up to maintain proper alignment in the spine. Focus on sitting back as if sitting in a chair instead of bending down, and ensure the weight stays in the heels throughout the exercise and the knees do not go past the toes.

Deadlifts work every muscle in the legs, but it's easy to injure the back with the wrong form. Keep the back straight with the hips, shoulders and neck in alignment and focus on looking forward with the chest high and not down at the floor. Deadlifts should also be performed slowly to protect the back, notes Body for Life.